The Commentary Magazine Podcast

Contributing editor Eli Lake is back to discuss the election postmortems and the Republican recriminations after their stunning defeat, how big a part did the Iran war play in voter dissatisfaction with the GOP, and the factional dispute within the right and its impact on JD Vance's chances in 2028. Plus, how can Jews respond to these negative trends?
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Our friend Matt Continetti is back to discuss the massive GOP wipeout in the midterm elections, analyze the causes for the historic loss, look ahead to the next two years in Washington, and drill down on individual race results across the country. Plus, Matt recommends Fodor's Florida Travel guide.
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It's election day and we are joined by our friend Chris Stirewalt to discuss the seemingly impending blue wave and all the ways in which Trump contributed to the expected loss of the senate, whether the polls might be historically wrong, Haley Stevens' statement on her endorsement of Mike Rogers, Ross Douthat's excellent interviewing skills, and a look ahead to the potential democratic nominee in 2028. Plus, Trump's statement on an agreement to end military aid to Israel and how it might undercut candidates who ran on ending it legislatively, and the crew recommends Michael Powell's Atlantic article on Adam Hamawy.
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We are joined by JNS's Ruthie Blum from Tel Aviv to discuss tomorrow's impending midterm election and the hoopla in Michigan over Haley Stevens endorsing Mike Rogers and the ridiculous reactions from democrats. Plus, Israel's elections are over, and now the process of coalition-building begins with Avigdor Lieberman refusing to serve with Netanyahu, thus all but ensuring another round of elections. Finally, what the future holds for Trump with regards to Iran and the prospects of facing a democratic majority in the House and Senate, and John and Abe recommend the PBS Great Performances episode on the songwriter Jimmy Webb.
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We are joined by Dan Senor and Matt Continetti to discuss the final vote totals in Israel's elections and the prospects of forming a new government, and how will potential new coalitions deal with Israel's geopolitical challenges? Plus, the issue of rising antisemitism in the leadup to the midterms, the problem with polling rural conservatives, Haley Stevens' message to Abdul El-Sayed, and Matt honors the late Patrick Stewart by recommending the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode The Inner Light and his general body of work.
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